INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST

City of Murray; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray City is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to manage and document stock in the Power Department warehouse and yard. You will handle issuing, receiving, and accountability of materials, following strict inventory procedures.

The role requires forklift operation, basic computer terminal use, and at least a high school diploma with one year of warehousing experience. Applicants must have a Utah driver’s license and be able to obtain OSHA forklift certification within four months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1 year warehousing or related experience.
• Forklift operation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Issues supplies to City employees and records stock movements.
• Receives and inspects delivered materials against purchase orders.
• Maintains warehouse and inventory yard layout for efficient storage.
• Counts inventory on a weekly basis and assists with annual physical counts.
• Operates forklifts and other vehicles to move materials as needed.
• Provides materials delivery to field sites on radio dispatch.

Skills

Forklift operation

Computer-aided warehousing

Driver license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mainframe computer

Job description

Murray City

is now accepting applications for

INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST

Opening Date: 10/06/2026

Closing Date: 10/19/2026

Salary: $20.49 - $31.08 hourly DOE

Status: Full-time

Department: Power

General Description: Under general supervision from the Materials Supervisor, performs a variety of duties in receiving, issuing, handling, and accounting for inventory stock in the Power Department inventory warehouse and yard.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from high school and one (1) year experience in a computer-aided warehousing operation, or any equivalent combination of education and experience to include one (1) year experience in forklift operation.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid Utah Driver License.
• Responds to emergency call-outs.
• Must be able to obtain OSHA required Forklift Certification within four (4) months of hire.

Essential Duties

• Issues supplies, materials, and equipment to City employees; manually pre-picks stock items from multi-level racking which are specified in work order documents, in advance of issuance to field crews; completes all necessary paperwork for stock items issued, and forwards to supervisor.
• Receives delivered supplies, materials, and equipment; confirms that delivered goods match purchase order specifications of quantity, condition, model number, etc.; completes all necessary paperwork for stock items received, and forwards to supervisor.
• Receives returned powerline material stock items; disassembles, inspects, determines suitability of material for restocking.
• Utilizes mainframe computer terminal to properly account for issues, returns, receipts of new materials and associated back orders; inputs essential data on all materials handled; adheres to strict accounting procedures in this regard.
• Conducts weekly cycle counts of inventory materials based upon computer-monitored suggested re-order listing; assists in conducting complete physical inventory count annually.
• Organizes and maintains warehouse and inventory yard areas for efficient material storage and handling; maintains labeling system on each stock item; manually stocks inventory shelving with stock items received or returned.
• Maintains records and coordinates the periodic safety inspection and testing of specialized utility equipment.
• Operates indoor and heavy-duty outdoor forklifts, and other necessary vehicles and equipment, to properly handle materials being received, issued, stocked, and picked; provides other City departments with forklift operations as needed.
• Provides radio-dispatched delivery of materials to in-field job sites.
• Performs other related duties as required.

A complete list of essential duties and minimum qualifications can be viewed on the job description which can be found at www.murray.utah.gov

Murray City is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.